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#  Veterans and Parkinson's: Managing Anxiety, Depression, and Apathy 

 Atlanta VA Medical Center (Pete Wheeler Auditorium)  
 1670 Clairmont Road  
 Decatur, GA 30033 

 

 December 8, 20231:30 pm to 4:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=112209&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Veterans Thumbnail](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Screenshot%202023-07-11%20at%202.18.21%20PM.png?itok=4T14yJn3)  ### Check-in starts at 1:00 p.m. ET.

For veteran's living with Parkinson's disease, non-motor challenges are not always easy to discuss. With a focus on mood changes, including anxiety, depression and apathy this program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers or loved ones.

**Expert Speakers:**

- Megan Gomez, PhD, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

**Expert Panelists from the Atlanta VA and Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation:**

- Marian Evatt, MD
- Madeleine Hackney, PhD
- Joe Nocera, PhD
- Camille Vaughan, MD, MS

**Veteran Living with Parkinson's Panelist:**

- Jerry Feldman
- Mike Bowman

This program is hosted by the Parkinson's Foundation Georgia Chapter in collaboration with:

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 Annie Long

 

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 Georgia@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (770) 450-0792

 

 

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 *COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.*

 

 

  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Moving Day Memphis ](/events/2026/md-memphis) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 12, 2026Memphis , TN

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR/MovingDayEvent/General?pg=entry&fr_id=7826) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Community Walk Colorado Springs ](/events/2026/mdcw-colorado-springs) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 12, 2026Colorado Springs, CO

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7696&pg=entry) 

   Fundraising Events 

###  [ Community Walk - Walk Over Water ](/events/2026/mdcw-walk-over-water) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 September 13, 2026Poughkeepsie, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/TR?fr_id=8007&pg=entry) 

  

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